David Hicks, LCSW

David Hicks is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people in Kentucky manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges. He uses practical therapy techniques to address everyday problems and life transitions. David writes plainly and focuses on what clients can do between sessions to feel steadier. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behavior. He pairs that with client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters to each person. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, reachable goals so change feels manageable. David draws on ten years of experience working with adults who face family problems, communication issues, or the strain of major life changes. He also supports people dealing with addiction, codependency, guilt, shame, and challenges tied to adoption or aging. Sessions emphasize clear skills for coping and better day-to-day functioning. In sessions he helps people name patterns that cause pain and then tries practical steps to change them. He emphasizes straightforward tools - thought records, behavior experiments, and short goal plans. He explains techniques in plain language and checks in about how they fit each person’s life. People looking for help will find a calm, focused approach that balances listening with action. David aims to help clients build coping strategies, repair communication, and navigate life transitions with more confidence.

How CBT and Goal-Focused Work Translate Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different actions to see what changes. Online sessions can use thought records and behavior experiments that clients practice between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people feel heard while they sort out values and choices. Solution-Focused Therapy zooms in on small, practical steps and short-term goals so progress is visible quickly.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily routines, then suggest a mix of methods that fit. That collaborative process makes sure sessions stay useful and focused on what matters most to the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, chat can support quick check-ins, and messaging helps with short reflections between meetings. These options offer flexibility for scheduling and for using different tools as progress unfolds.